Things have got out of hand; we must take steps to _ the situation.
Correct answer: A. Rectify
- A. Rectify
- B. Pacify
- C. Purify
- D. Testify
Explanation
Rectify means to correct, put right.When things go wrong we make them right thus Rectify is the correct word.
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